Tag: Illinois AFL-CIO
Illinois AFL-CIO’s Tim Drea: Election was a ‘mixed bag’ for Labor
Springfield, IL – Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea considers the November election a success, but less than complete because of some prominent defeats.
“As with...
Labor sticking by Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan as investigation continues
Springfield, IL – Organized Labor is sticking with Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, a long-time Labor ally, as an investigation into what prosecutors are...
Illinois AFL-CIO COPE endorsements for the Nov. 3 general election
The following ballot propositions and Southern Illinois candidates have been endorsed by the Illinois AFL-CIO and the 12th Congressional District COPE committee in the...
Pritzker promotes Fair Tax plan at Politics and Labor event
Gov. J.B. Pritzker used the Illinois AFL-CIO’s annual Labor political meeting last week to explain why the Labor Movement should support his Fair Tax...
Illinois AFL-CIO Labor Plaza will be dedicated Oct. 7
Springfield, IL – The Illinois AFL-CIO will hold a virtual dedication of its renovated Labor Memorial Plaza in front of its Springfield office on...
Illinois AFL-CIO seeking help passing the Fair Tax Amendment
By CARL GREEN
Illinois Correspondent
Springfield, IL – The Illinois AFL-CIO is asking local unions and leaders to sign on as endorsers of the Fair Tax...
Illinois AFL-CIO COPE endorsements
The following ballot propositions and Southern Illinois candidates have been endorsed by the Illinois AFL-CIO and the 12th Congressional District COPE committee in the...
Illinois AFL-CIO convention will be held online
Springfield, IL – The Illinois AFL-CIO will hold its 2020 convention online via Zoom on Tuesday, July 28, in accordance with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s...
Short session for Illinois Legislature nets Labor wins in response to...
By CARL GREEN
Illinois Correspondent
Springfield, IL — It was only a four-day session, haunted by the specter of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Illinois AFL-CIO...
Illinois approves new Workers’ Compensation rule to protect essential workers
By CARL GREEN
Illinois Correspondent
Springfield, IL – Illinois’ new Workers’ Compensation rule protecting essential workers affected by COVID-19 is moving ahead despite drawing opposition from...